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Electronic Characterization Engineer
Accepting applicationsSARACA · Irvine, CA
Contract Entry ATEDFTPython
Posted
1d ago
Category
Test
Experience
Entry
Country
United States
Company Description SARACA is a global engineering R&D services company supporting more than 25 Fortune 500 customers across MedTech, Aerospace, Rail, Automotive, Semiconductor, Defense, and Farm industries. The organization is ISO 13485 certified and has extensive experience with all classes of medical devices, covering embedded software, UI/UX, mechanical, systems, and product testing. SARACA offers specialized expertise in IEC 62304, EU MDR, and a wide range of clinical and performance evaluation reports, as well as scientific writing in MedTech. With a team of 400+ engineers and management consultants, SARACA delivers solutions through onsite and offsite projects worldwide, solving complex business problems for global customers. SARACA is an equal-opportunity employer with a culture focused on innovation, continuous learning, and helping customers grow and lead in their industries.
ob Title: Senior Electronic Characterization Engineer
Location: Irvine, CA
Employment Type: Contract / Full-Time
Background Check & Meet and Greet: Mandatory
Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Senior Electronic Characterization Engineer to join the Electronics Test and Validation team supporting advanced automotive ECU platforms. The ideal candidate will play a key role in module-level validation, characterization, and design verification of vehicle electronics, with a strong focus on Zonal and Battery ECUs.
This role requires deep expertise in electronics validation, bench-level testing, hardware characterization, automation, and cross-functional collaboration with hardware, firmware, reliability, and manufacturing teams.
Key Responsibilities:
• Develop detailed design verification and characterization test plans for ECU programs
• Lead execution of characterization and validation testing aligned with project milestones
• Perform bench-level characterization at IC and PCBA levels
• Analyze test coverage and generate detailed reports
• Provide early feedback to hardware design teams regarding design decisions and testability
• Create and present Design for Testability (DFT) reports for ECU designs
• Coordinate characterization schedules and communicate project status to leadership and cross-functional teams
• Develop basic automation scripts and instrumentation drivers using Python
• Collaborate with firmware/software teams for flashing, testing, and troubleshooting activities
• Lead root cause investigations for non-compliance test results using data-driven analysis
• Utilize lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, power supplies, electronic loads, and digital multimeters for hardware validation
Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
• 10+ years of experience in electronics characterization and validation testing
• Strong understanding of electrical engineering fundamentals
• Hands-on experience with lab instrumentation and hardware debugging
• Experience with automotive ECUs and vehicle electrical systems
• Knowledge of communication buses such as CAN/LIN
• Experience with Python scripting and data analysis
• Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills
Preferred Qualifications:
• Familiarity with low-level firmware and embedded systems
• Experience with C programming
• Knowledge of automated test equipment (ATE)
• Experience with Databricks or similar data analysis environments
• EV, Battery Management Systems (BMS), or Zonal ECU experience is highly preferred
Preferred Background:
Candidates with prior experience in automotive electronics, EV platforms, embedded hardware validation, battery systems, or ECU characterization environments are highly encouraged to apply.
If interested, please share your updated resume along with:
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ob Title: Senior Electronic Characterization Engineer
Location: Irvine, CA
Employment Type: Contract / Full-Time
Background Check & Meet and Greet: Mandatory
Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Senior Electronic Characterization Engineer to join the Electronics Test and Validation team supporting advanced automotive ECU platforms. The ideal candidate will play a key role in module-level validation, characterization, and design verification of vehicle electronics, with a strong focus on Zonal and Battery ECUs.
This role requires deep expertise in electronics validation, bench-level testing, hardware characterization, automation, and cross-functional collaboration with hardware, firmware, reliability, and manufacturing teams.
Key Responsibilities:
• Develop detailed design verification and characterization test plans for ECU programs
• Lead execution of characterization and validation testing aligned with project milestones
• Perform bench-level characterization at IC and PCBA levels
• Analyze test coverage and generate detailed reports
• Provide early feedback to hardware design teams regarding design decisions and testability
• Create and present Design for Testability (DFT) reports for ECU designs
• Coordinate characterization schedules and communicate project status to leadership and cross-functional teams
• Develop basic automation scripts and instrumentation drivers using Python
• Collaborate with firmware/software teams for flashing, testing, and troubleshooting activities
• Lead root cause investigations for non-compliance test results using data-driven analysis
• Utilize lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, power supplies, electronic loads, and digital multimeters for hardware validation
Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
• 10+ years of experience in electronics characterization and validation testing
• Strong understanding of electrical engineering fundamentals
• Hands-on experience with lab instrumentation and hardware debugging
• Experience with automotive ECUs and vehicle electrical systems
• Knowledge of communication buses such as CAN/LIN
• Experience with Python scripting and data analysis
• Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills
Preferred Qualifications:
• Familiarity with low-level firmware and embedded systems
• Experience with C programming
• Knowledge of automated test equipment (ATE)
• Experience with Databricks or similar data analysis environments
• EV, Battery Management Systems (BMS), or Zonal ECU experience is highly preferred
Preferred Background:
Candidates with prior experience in automotive electronics, EV platforms, embedded hardware validation, battery systems, or ECU characterization environments are highly encouraged to apply.
If interested, please share your updated resume along with:
Show more Show less